University of Iowa

Assistant Professor or early Associate Professor, United States in World Affairs

The United States in World Affairs

The Department of History at The University of Iowa invites applications for a historian of The United States in World Affairs. We welcome candidates whose research and teaching interests focus on the United States in its global setting, broadly defined to include the history of imperialism and colonialism, war and diplomacy, migration and immigration, economic and cultural globalization, transnational movements, and human rights. Teaching duties will include graduate and undergraduate courses in the successful candidate’s area of expertise, as well as a “United States in World Affairs” survey. The search is open at the rank of tenure-track Assistant Professor (PhD in hand by August 22, 2007) or early Associate Professor. Screening begins November 1 but new applicants will be considered until the appointment is made. Evaluation of written work plays a major role in the Department’s hiring decisions. Applicants should send in hard copy (1) a letter of application, (2) c.v., (3) three letters of reference and (4) a hard copy of the entire dissertation or book, if available, or completed dissertation chapters (and other publications, if desired) to US and World Affairs Search Committee, Department of History, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242-1409. No applications or supporting materials will be accepted via email or email attachments. The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.